seasonal in Chicago

No cover, free pumpkins, and all the supplies you need — just show up and paint. Wil Velez is hosting, and there are drink specials ($7 signature margaritas, $8 Wynks) to sip on while you create. A low-key Sunday afternoon...

Halloween is for the sapphic singles — and this party proves it. Costumes are mandatory, the DJ is spinning, and there's a costume contest with a real prize waiting. Spooky icebreaker games, a confessional booth for making out, and drink...

The 12th annual Halloween Pup Crawl turns Northalsted into a trick-or-treat paradise for dogs and their people. Walk the neighborhood from Aldine to Cornelia, collect swag and treats from local vendors, snap photos with Miss Foozie, and cap off the...

Grab your family and head to Mellody Farm Nature Preserve for an evening of s'mores, hot cider, and genuine community under the fall sky. Hosted by LGBTQ+ Center Lake County, Lake Forest Open Lands, and Brushwood Center, this free campfire...

The Midwest's largest LGBTQ+ community center is hosting its inaugural holiday market — 40+ queer and ally-owned small businesses selling one-of-a-kind gifts, festive goods, and treats with serious flair. It's free to attend with a suggested $5 donation, and every...